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LJ06 YXZ

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,842 mi
Last recorded125,842 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 125,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,790 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,085 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,173 miles

Rear lap belt does not return

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear lap belt does not return

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,217 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,856 miles

slight play in rack

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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LJ06 YXZ is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ06 YXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ06 YXZ registered?

LJ06 YXZ is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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